International Military Competition - DRAGON RECON 2013 - 11th- 12th - 13th October 2013 - XV Edition - Comprensorio Militare di Persano (Salerno - Campania Region - ITALY)

Unione Nazionale Ufficiali in Congedo d’Italia

Circoscrizione Regionale della Campania

Sezione di Napoli

2° Comando F.O.D

INVITATION

International Military Competition

DRAGON  RECON  2013

-  XV Edition  -

 

Comprensorio Militare di Persano

11^th- 12^th - 13^th October  2013

 

International Patrol Competition “Dragon Recon 2013 “ XV Edition

Within the concept  of training activities, the U.N.U.C.I. . (National Association of Retired Officers of Italy), district  of Campania, with the aid of the 2° Commando F.O.D. (2° Comando Forze di Difesa), and the support of the S.M of the FF.AA (Stato Maggiore delle Forze Armate), is organizing the XIV° edition of the International Competition for Military Patrols “Dragon Recon 2013”.

The exercise, as like the previous ones, has the objective to train, to perfect, and to define the procedures in the activities of tactical transport, sanitary evacuation and recognition. An exercise acclimatized in a scenario purposely designed and approximating as much as possible realistic conditions, typical of those operations outside of the national borders. and suitable to measure the degree of physical and technical training of active duty and reserve units.

Testing Activities:

The tests that the teams will have to exceed are typical of the maneuvers of a Recon Patrol. They may include:

·         Night-time infiltration from the sea by rubber dinghy, use of ARV boat.

·         Overcoming of natural and artificial obstacles. Mine field transition.

·         Attack and destruction of enemy objectives.

·         Shooting, acquisition of enemy documents, descending of a double rope.

·         Arms, equipment and weapons recognition and use.

·         Topography, recovery of injured, capture, NATO symbology.

·         Insect infestation and first aid, NBC, shooting c/c, interrogation.

·         Operation with the vehicle Lince (VTLM), explosives recognition.

Participation:

The  teams shall consist of 4 members each, with one member preferably an Official, belonging to:

·         Units on active duty of the Italian Armed Forces, or friendly nations,

·         Members of the Police Force,

·         U.N.U.C.I. (effective and friendly associates)

·         Reserve organizations recognized by the NATO nations

·         Italian military associations, recognized by the Ministry of Defense

The maximum registration allowed is 2 (two) teams for every Association or Unit at the regiment level.

Registration Deadline:

Within 28 September 2013 each procedure of registration must have been completed and to have reached the Italian Army Military Command.

The registration fee of  €200.00 per Team is payable by postal bank account deposit n° 367805 and must be paid together with the submission of the registration form, forwarded to the below address:

UNUCI - Delegazione Regionale Campania - Via S. Brigida, 64 - 80132 NAPOLI

For accompanying reserve or observer personnel, (max. 2 pp per team), the fee is €35.00 each with the same accommodations. Such fees will have to be paid directly at the assigned place.

Language:

The written orders, testing forms, and explanation of each test will be translated and provided in English.

Meteorological Conditions:

The competition is intended to be carried out with any meteorological condition, except those objectives considered for reasons of risk. The final decision to abolish some tests, with the already acquired scores, is at the discretion of  the Direction of the Competition.

Dispute:

The dispute will have to be registered in writing, with the Direction of the Competition with a deposit of € 50.00. The deposit will be refunded  if the evidence of the dispute is acceptable. The dispute will be examined by the Judges at the end of the Competition. The dispute will not be able, in some cases, to refer to indications given or received from the Judges of Competition.

Organization of the tests:

The Organizing Committee reserves the right to modify, if necessary, the distance, the order and the type of the tests. The members of the squad, independent of rank, are responsible to follow the indications of the Judges of tests.

Medical responsibilities:

Every member will compete being fully aware of their own physical state and level of training as stated in their application recorded at their time of arrival in Capone barracks.

Organizational Responsibilities:

The Directors of Competition and the Organizing Committee decline any responsibility for damages to persons and/or property involved during the events of the competition.

Logistical Arrangements:

Private vehicles may enter the barracks area for loading/unloading only. An approved parking area is in front of the entrance to the “Capone” barracks.

Note: Access to the "Capone" barracks area is permitted for those vehicles properly registered on the Competition application form.

Standards of Behavior:

The members of the squads and their representatives/observers, shall conform in a manner appropriate to the surroundings, maintaining respect for their dress code and personal behavior in competition and barracks.

Upon receipt of your application we shall send an official request to your military representative in the Rome Embassy. Looking forward to receive your reply as soon as possible, we send you our best regards.  

 

DRAGON RECON 2013 – USEFUL INFORMATION

PERSANO (SALERNO)  11-13 OCTOBER 2013

Registration fee:       200.00 euros for each patrol (for accompanist 35.00 euros)

Uniforms:                  combat uniform and ceremony uniform. Flags, labarum and pennant are welcome.

Equipment:               typical exploration patrol equipment in a hostile territory.

                                    NoWeapons in tow

                                Will be provided to each team weapons in our care.

Food & quarters:      food in the military mess, for lodging you’ll have only a bed and a mattress;                                you need to have your own sheet or sleeping-bag.

Place:                         CUCCI  Barracks, Italian military compound, Persano (Salerno) Italy.

                                   Exit Campagna on the A-3 motorway.

                                   On October 11^th a shuttle-bus will be available from Naples airport and train                                station if you need transportation.

Reception:                 from October 10^th from 02.00 p.m. to October 12^th at 12.00 o’clock.

Fire:                           PISTOL BERETTA 9 x 19

Identification:           weapons, uniforms, and vehicles of NATO countries

Arms-drill:                Beretta AR 70/90 Rifle

                                   Beretta 92 pistol

                                   Minimi  machine-gun

Additional

Information:             level ground, Sele River outlet, use of ARV boat and  PUMA ,LINCE

Parking:                    You can enter Capone Barrack only for unload your equipment and baggage,

                                   Parking slots are located beside the barracks.

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION:  SEPTEMBER 19 ^TH 2013

POC:                          Send you Application Form to Lt. Luigi Ventura

                                   e-mail: luigi_ventura@fastwebnet.it

                                   Fax:  0039-3494293914

                                  

11 Oct.2013  h 09.30 service shuttle with military bus from airport (Naples Capodichino) or   railway station (Naples Centrale) to the base and return 13.Oct.2013 h 12.30

edited by board and lodging the organization competition (excluded sheets and covers)

  

 

UNIONE NAZIONALE UFFICIALI IN CONGEDO d’ ITALIA SEZIONE di NAPOLI Via S. Brigida, 64 – 80132 Napoli-Italy Tel/Fax +390815520718 www.unucicampania.net E-Mail: dragonrecon@unucicampania.net

Dragon Recon 2013 

International Competition For Military Patrols

XV EDIZIONE

MODULO DI PRE-ISCRIZIONE     /    REGISTRATION FORM      

Associazione / Ente / Reparto di appartenenza / Military Unit
Nominativo Pattuglia / Patrol Name
Nominativo e recapito del Responsabile per contatti / Leader team address
Tel. / Fax				Tel.			Fax
E-mail
	Grado/ Rank	Cognome / Surname	Nome / First Name		Auto / Car	Targa / Registration Plate		Firma / Signature
1
2
3
4
ACCOMPAGNATORI    /    OBSERVERS
1
2

          I sottoscritti dichiarano di aver preso visione del regolamento di gara e di accettarlo senza riserve, esonerando la sezione organizzatrice da ogni responsabilità civile e penale per ogni danno che dovessero subire o causare, anche a terzi o da terzi, direttamente od indirettamente durante la gara e le manifestazioni collaterali. Si attesta l’adeguatezza del proprio stato fisico e di allenamento allo svolgimento della gara-esercitazione.

          I declare under my responsibility to be in good health, to know and understand all the rules in joining patrol competition ”Dragon Recon 2013”. I agree that Organisation of competition is not responsible for any injury that could happen me during the competition but they give me the first aid.

La quota di iscrizione è di € 200,00 per Team.(quattro elementi ) con versamento sul C/C postale n°367805

Il versamento del contributo alle spese organizzative per Accompagnatore di € 35,00 verrà effettuato contestualmente alla registrazione il giorno dell’arrivo a Persano.